I think there is always a point to get together possibly at a course not played before and meet some new playing partners, if it bolstered the numbers to get a better deal then its a win win scenario, opting out of the K&K should be perfectly acceptable to still take part on the day IMO.
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I think there is always a point to get together possibly at a course not played before and meet some new playing partners, if it bolstered the numbers to get a better deal then its a win win scenario, opting out of the K&K should be perfectly acceptable to still take part on the day IMO.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Well done to Virtuocity, you are taking on a Herculanean task, and also to the regional organisers. Good luck and thanks.
Qwerty
Tour Winner
Well said LB! Thanks for stepping up and organising this fellas, Its much appreciated :thup:
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Thanks Qwerty, you could have told me my spelling mistake though........ Herculean, not Herculanean, unless Virtuocity is going to Southern Italy for his hols, after all this!
beck9965
Head Pro
Why would a shorter winter course be more favourable to higher handicappers, can lower handicaps not play on short winter courses?
stevie_r
Tour Winner
No doubt they can, but as a high handicapper myself I can appreciate that shortening a course considerably, whilst retaining my full shot allowance, could give me a bit of an advantage.
I think it just means you'd compete better, after-all, the single handicapper should still be far more consistent and still come out OK, they just want everything their way all the time
Birchy
Money List Winner
Medal format favours the more consistent player so only low cappers with a vanity handicap should be worried.
The rest should be fine :thup:
The rest should be fine :thup:
jimbob.someroo
Journeyman Pro
Dammit, I'm goosed!
D
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Why is the cut off end of March though ? Why not wait until course will be back playing it's normal yardage without winter tees and winter greens.
PIng
Head Pro
Do you need an official handicap for this event?
Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
Put it another way. How would a high handicap player fancy taking on a cat1 player on a course 1,500 yards longer than they normally play?
D
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Also when is the final ?
pbrown7582
Money List Winner
May 24th
D
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Why is it all so early hence trying it rush it in ?
Why not play it all when courses are at their prime.
Regionals by May then final by August or even September
If it's a yearly tournament then use the year at least
richart
Major Champion
As I mentioned before it is my wedding anniversary, so no final for me. At least I should remember it this year.:thup:
beggsy
Journeyman Pro
Where is the Yorkshire regionals held please and I'd hate to play a 28 hcp player at my course we only have 16 open and 2 of the par 4s are shortened to par 3 stroke index 2 and 10
sev112
Tour Winner
Well done virtuocity et al
Fair to sayi disagreed with the way it went after the match play discussions, but never mind.
I look forward to the two days
Fair to sayi disagreed with the way it went after the match play discussions, but never mind.
I look forward to the two days
beck9965
Head Pro
Depends on the person really, me myself wouldn't be phased as I just like playing golf, distance doesn't bother me and this is what handicaps are for those extra shots, and we are only talking an average of 86 yards per hole on a 1500 extra yards which to most would be a wedge, where the high handicapper falls down is consistency so if you can't hit the ball well i.e.fat , thin, shanks, it doesn't matter what the length of the course is he will still go round with a high amount of shots where as the low handicapper will be at an advantage due to his slightly better consistency and to be honest even though the Lower handicap golfers are good they are nowhere near good enough to sustain a living from their hobby. There's always someone out there better on the day and if you look at most qualifying results the order won't be cat 1/2/3/4 in that order.
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Liqdaddymac
Head Pro
For me the low hc disadvantage is when the greens are not good and the putting is a lottery. Low hc has one online that bobbles wide and the high hc has a wide one that bobbles in...bye bye shots right there.
maybe worth a few shots, maybe up to 4, but low hc could have an off day with putter and they all bobble in - just enjoy the day.
maybe worth a few shots, maybe up to 4, but low hc could have an off day with putter and they all bobble in - just enjoy the day.
